Senior Identity & Directory Operations Engineer

Description

Job Description

This is a 100% remote position, which requires one day onsite yearly.

Technical Leadership & Operations: Serve as the hands-on technical lead and subject matter expert for Entra ID and Active Directory environments and related technologies

Responsibilities

• Establish and operate a centralized Entra ID and Active Directory support function, including support models, standards, and escalation processes
• Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and long-term remediation for directory-related issues
• Partner with IAM, Security, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams while maintaining clear ownership boundaries
• Acting as escalation point for directory/domain issues
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Management
• SME advisory posture for directory and identity platforms
• Analyzing the environment and driving continuous improvement plans
• Managing stakeholder expectations through clear technical communication
• Entra ID & Active Directory Administration Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) tenants
• Support SSO across multiple environments, including migration & implementation

Interested in remote work opportunities in IT & Network Engineering? Discover IT & Network Engineering Remote Jobs featuring exclusive positions from top companies that offer flexible work arrangements.

• Administer on-premises Active Directory forests and domains
• Support hybrid identity configurations such as Entra Connect
• Support directory-dependent enterprise applications from a platform perspective
• AD Windows Server functional support (GPO, DNS, DFS, PKI, ADFS)
• Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of AD, Entra ID, Azure AD DS
• Directory‑level backup and disaster recovery support
• Automation & Engineering Automate Entra ID/AD operational tasks using Microsoft Graph and PowerShell to reduce manual work and improve consistency
• Improve directory hygiene through automated validation, monitoring, and actionable operational insights
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Masters degree preferred.
• Eight years of diverse work experience in IT with a minimum of six years experience in systems analysis and application program development, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 8+ years of Active Directory experience in enterprise environments

Browse our curated collection of remote jobs across all categories and industries, featuring positions from top companies worldwide.

• 5+ years administering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Strong knowledge of Azure conditional policies, App registrations and Enterprise applications
• Strong proficiency in PowerShell, Microsoft Graph or equivalent Microsoft‑supported scripting and automation tooling used for Entra ID and Active Directory operations.
  
  

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $109000 - $163695 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.